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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.28, 62,167.68 and 24,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.28, 62,167.68 and 24,907.04 is: 34,371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.28 : 62,167.68 = 24,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.28/62,167.68 = 24,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.28x = 62,167.68 × 24,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.28x = 1,548,412,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,412,892.47/45,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,371.53

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